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Foreign object swallowed: First aid
To perform the Heimlich maneuver on someone else
Content
To perform abdominal thrusts (the Heimlich maneuver) on someone else
To perform the Heimlich maneuver on yourself
Treatment
Overview
When to seek emergency help
Symptoms
Child and adult
Pregnant person or someone you can't get your arms around
Yourself
Content
To perform abdominal thrusts (the Heimlich maneuver) on someone else
To perform the Heimlich maneuver on yourself
Treatment
Overview
When to seek emergency help
Symptoms
Child and adult
Pregnant person or someone you can't get your arms around
Yourself
Symptoms
If an object is stuck in your esophagus, symptoms might include:
- Pain from the throat down the middle of the chest.
- Food or drink coming back up.
